New duty for all Doctors on knowledge of English
From 25 June 2014 the GMC may ask applicants for evidence that they have the necessary knowledge of English to practise safely in the UK before a licence to practise is granted.
For further information, please go to the General Medical Council website
http://www.gmc-uk.org/doctors/registration_news/24556.asp
http://www.gmc-uk.org/publications/24591.asp?dm_i=OUY,2EQEK,CBFM6Q,8R47C,1